What is the best ointment for a stye?

Antibiotic ointment used to treat a stye includes erythromycin, bacitracin, and tobramycin. Generally, a stye goes away without any specific treatment. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic drops or ointments such as erythromycin, bacitracin, and tobramycin.

Is there an eye cream for styes?

Non-prescription drug products cannot treat the infection associated with a stye. But you can get temporary relief of its symptoms, including burning, stinging, discomfort, and itching, with Stye™ Sterile Lubricant Eye Ointment.

What antibiotic ointment is used for stye?

Erythromycin is the most commonly prescribed topical antibiotic for styes. If the bacterial infection spreads to other parts of the eye or is persistent even after using the antibiotic cream, a doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics. Common ones prescribed for styes include: Doxycycline.

Can I buy antibiotic eye ointment over-the-counter?

These drugs generally require a prescription. However, other forms of the same antibiotics may be available over the counter (OTC). Some OTC ointments, like Neosporin and Polysporin, are only meant to be used on your skin. Don’t use them in your eyes.

Can you put Neosporin on a stye in my eye?

Some OTC ointments, like Neosporin and Polysporin, are only meant to be used on your skin. Don’t use them in your eyes.

Can I put triple antibiotic ointment on my eye?

How to use Triple Antibiotic-HC Ointment. This medication is usually applied to the eye(s) every 3 or 4 hours or as directed by your doctor. Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine.

Can you put Neosporin on your eyelid for a stye?

Can you put Neosporin in your eye? Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of Neosporin, makes Neosporin Ophthalmic for use on the eye or eyelid. It is safe to use, but most ophthalmologists believe topical antibiotics do not have much of an effect on styes unless the patient also has blepharitis.